South Dublin Weekly Planning15 Jul 2026

SD25A/0212W

Knockmitten House, Knockmitten Lane, Western Industrial Estate, Dublin 12

Lead potentialMedium

Change of use of a three-storey office building to hostel accommodation with ancillary works - a defined conversion project.

Planning stageFurther Information

Project typeConversion Change Of Use

Development sectorHospitality

Matched trades4

Source description

What is being proposed

Temporary planning permission (for a period of 5 years) comprising (i) the change of use of an existing three-storey office building with undercroft to hostel accommodation; (ii) provision of 15 no. bicycle parking in undercroft; and (iii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

4 evidence-led matches

Bathrooms

Medium

Hostel accommodation conversion implies sanitary and shower facilities.

Fitout Shopfront

Medium

Change of use of office building to hostel accommodation implies interior fit-out works.

Electrical

Low

Conversion to hostel accommodation requires electrical installation.

Plumbing Heating

Low

Hostel conversion implies water and heating services.